Julia Shramko
The State Emergency Service is eliminating the consequences of severe weather in six regions, with the highest number of calls in the Kirovohrad region. As a result of strong winds and rain, there are no fatalities or injuries.
The Rada approved an increase in expenditures, including defense, by 1. 64 trillion UAH funded by an EU loan. The funds will be allocated for weaponry, military salaries, and energy protection.
The President thanked the Rada for the prompt ratification of the agreement with the EU regarding the 50 billion euro aid package. The funds will be directed toward Ukraine's defense and recovery.
Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Tuapse and Russian reconnaissance assets with Storm Shadow missiles. Command posts, warehouses, and occupiers' radar stations were also destroyed.
The Office of the President showed EU ambassadors components found in Russian missiles. Ukraine calls for strengthened sanctions, including those targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
The U. S. diplomatic mission in Kyiv remains open and is operating without changes. Reports regarding the departure of American diplomats are false.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that information regarding the departure of the US Embassy is untrue. The statement followed reports concerning Kaja Kallas.
A case regarding the supply of low-quality spare parts for armored vehicles worth 171 million UAH has been referred to court. The losses to the state from the scheme amount to 126 million UAH.
Ukraine will be integrated into efforts regarding Europe's defense priorities, including air defense and drones. This year, 28.3 billion euros will be allocated for the country's military needs.
During the day, 317 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy used 202 guided aerial bombs and over 8,000 kamikaze drones.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after Iran's strike on a US airbase. The escalation occurred against the backdrop of a six-week decline in raw material inventories in the United States.
Sybiha urged the EU to play its cards for peace and to open negotiation clusters in June. Sanctions and the demilitarization of the ZNPP are crucial steps.
Overnight, the enemy launched a Kinzhal missile and 147 strike drones of various types. Air defense forces neutralized 138 UAVs; hits by the missile and 9 UAVs were recorded.
The official dollar rate rose to 44. 29 UAH, and the euro to 51.54 UAH. In banks and exchange offices, the currency also continues to appreciate on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Sybiha thanked EU ministers for their resilience in the face of Russian threats in Kyiv. He emphasized the transformation of Europe during a meeting in Cyprus.
On May 28, temperatures in Ukraine will drop to 13-18 degrees Celsius due to air masses from Scandinavia. Rain, thunderstorms, and strong wind gusts of up to 20 meters per second are expected.
The President has introduced Bill No. 0376 on the ratification of a loan agreement with the European Union. The document provides for the acquisition of macro-financial assistance of up to 90 billion euros.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the "significant escalation" of the war and the massive shelling of the Ukrainian civilian population. The Pontiff stated that war only deepens problems.
The EU fears that the Russian Federation will attack the Baltics or the Arctic to test NATO unity. Putin may resort to escalation due to heavy losses and the stalemate at the front.
A meeting between the leaders is possible after the settlement of the Hungarian minority issue. Technical negotiations are ongoing, and Berehove is named as a likely meeting place.
In Boryspil, a Jeep drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a bus. A passenger of the SUV was killed, while the driver and three passengers of the minibus were hospitalized.
The vote on amendments to the 2026 budget has been postponed until tomorrow. Defense spending will increase by UAH 1.64 trillion through credit assistance from the European Union.
In the Odesa district, four people were injured and a post office was damaged due to a UAV attack. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, destruction of houses was recorded with no casualties reported.
The city's chief architect and other officials are suspected in a bribery case involving the issuance of urban planning documentation. Three participants in the corruption scheme have been detained.
Biden has sued the US Department of Justice over plans to release recordings of his conversations with a ghostwriter. The lawsuit challenges the transfer of private materials to Congress.
Deputies passed law No. 11520 on new public procurement rules. The document harmonizes the system with EU standards and will unlock 3.5 billion dollars.
The US Space Force and SpaceX will create the SDN Backbone network for $2. 29 billion. The system will provide instantaneous communication between sensors and weapons for missile defense.
The Rada has established Ukrainian Music Day on the third Saturday of September. The date was chosen in honor of the Chervona Ruta festival to support performers.
Andrius Kubilius urged the EU to open arsenals for Ukraine and move to mass production of weapons. Europe is currently lagging behind the Russian Federation in missile production.
Spanish police have conducted searches at the ruling Socialist Party's office in Madrid. Investigators are gathering evidence regarding a possible illegal financing scheme.